Provided by The American Legion / Samsung (national scholarship program)
Scholarships (courtesy of Samsung) available to participants in the Buckeye Girls State and Buckeye Boys State programs who are direct descendants of a U.S. wartime veteran. Applications are due online prior to attending Buckeye Girls State or Buckeye Boys State.
Award amount
$10,000
Number of awards
10 awards available
Frequency
Other
Deadline
Not specified
Time to apply
30–60 min
Essay
May be required — check provider
Participant in Buckeye Girls State or Buckeye Boys State programs
Direct descendant of a U.S. wartime veteran
Between their junior and senior years of high school
Attends the current session of an American Legion Boys State or American Legion Auxiliary Girls State program
Is a direct descendant (child, grandchild, great grandchild, etc.) of a wartime U.S. military veteran who served on active duty during an official American Legion eligibility war period
Stepchildren and legally adopted children are considered direct descendants
Confirm eligibility
Review the scholarship eligibility information on this page and on the provider’s official instructions to confirm you qualify before you invest time in an application.
Gather required materials
Collect transcripts, test scores, essays, letters of recommendation, portfolios, or any other items the program lists as required.
Submit through the official program
Complete the application using the provider’s published process—often an online form or portal—and submit before the stated deadline. Keep a copy of your confirmation when available.
Important
Deadlines are set by the scholarship provider. Always confirm dates and instructions on the official site. TuitionCovered does not process applications for external scholarships.
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